What is it about "I'll call if anything happens?" that people don't understand

Seriously? Friends and family, I love you dearly, but if I get one more phone call asking if there's any news I'm going to shoot myself in the face. When I say "I'll call you if anything happens", I promise I'm not lying. I truly mean it. Also, I don't need lectures about how I need to make sure I take it easy. I'm not restoring the Sistine Chapel. It's just laundry! I don't need to be coddled and told how sorry you are for me that I haven't had the baby. Yes we were told he would be early, but in reality he's not even due for another week. He'll come when he's ready. I don't need sympathy. Please, just let me have peace!